I just completed the Tremont jacket from the Jean Frost book, Jackets. I used Forsell 100% wool Slolom in jade. I converted the hand knit to machine. I used my Brother 270 at T6 and had to convert the gauge. The skirt was one that I drafted. Both are in stockinette with crochet edgings. I used the puff crochet stitch from the book but added an extra row of crab stitch to finish off the jacket. The skirt has a single crochet and then crab stitch on the bottom hem. Right now the jacket is a little large for me but I have not washed it yet. When I do, I expect/hope that it shrinks to the gauge of my washed and dried swatch. All in all, though, it is wearable as it is. It is 100% wool and will be very warm for this winter. I just hope the skirt does not seat out too badly. I have already sewn a half slip in jade that should work as a lining.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Tremont jacket and Entropy shawl
Labels:
crochet,
Doris Chan,
Entropy,
Forsell Slalom,
Jean Frost,
machine knitting,
Tremont jacket
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